Robert Hull, Sr.

Robert "Bob" Hull, Sr., 73, formerly of Oxbow, passed away on Tuesday afternoon, July 23, 2019, in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Calling hours were held on Thursday, July 25th from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur and burial in Oxbow Cemetery.

Robert was born on July 10, 1946 in Gouverneur to Albert "Tiny" and Anita (LaPierre) Hull.

He married Bonnie Versailles on July 2, 1966, and the couple just celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary.

Bob was a former employee of New York Air Brake and the paper mill in Natural Dam. He performed carpentry work and had many hobbies such as hunting, fishing, gardening, and playing cards. Bob enjoyed woodworking and building things for his family and friends. He also enjoyed working on his vehicles and used to belong to a homing pigeon racing club.

Bob was a Red Cross blood donor and was recognized by New York State for donating over 20 plus gallons of his rare AB RH negative blood. He also had been a member of the Oxbow Volunteer Fire Department and their auxiliary. Most of all, Bob enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Bob was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend who will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Family members who are left behind to cherish his memory include his wife Bonnie, their four children Robert Jr. and Stella Hull, Amelia Hull and Larry, Scott and Jessica Hull, and Angela Hull, his grandchildren Scott Hull Jr., Brittni Hull, Joseph Hull, Miracle Hull, Brandon Gibbs, John, Josh, and Aaron Baker. He is also survived by his two brothers Donald and Cindy Hull, Albert and Diane Hull, his sisters-in-law Patricia Burns, Cecelia McCall, and Julie Versailles, brothers-in-law Randy Fleming and Chuck Burns, many nieces and nephews. Bob is predeceased by his parents and two grand babies.

Robert W. Simmons

Robert “Bob” W. Simmons, 41, passed away in his sleep peacefully on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at his family home.

Robert was affectionately known as Robbie and Bob by his family and Bugsplat by his nieces and nephews. He was born on July 24, 1977 to Phillip and Connie (Bush) Simmons.

In 1997, he graduated from Gouverneur High School and went on to proudly enlist in the United States Army for 4 years. Following his honorable discharge from active service, Robbie continued to serve his country in the Army Reserves at Fort Drum where he eventually deployed to Iraq for a year. After his service, Robbie worked as a civilian at Fort Drum as a Heavy Mobile Equipment Repairer for 13 years.

Outside of work, he enjoyed bowling, golf, and watching sports, especially rooting on the Milwaukee Brewers and Pittsburgh Steelers. Not keen on ties or pants, you could find Robbie in shorts through all four seasons and he never left home without a ball cap or his sense of humor. He loved to believe he was the world’s greatest driver and when he was feeling smug, he would annoy his siblings with Johnny Cash sing-a-longs in the tune of off key.

Robert is survived by his father and best friend, Phillip, and mother, Connie, of Gouverneur, his sister Jo and her husband Richard Elliot of Lillington, NC, his brother John Simmons and his companion Amber Willard of Norwood, his nieces and nephews Erin Elliot, Christopher Elliot, Zachary Simmons, Kaitlyn Simmons, Morgan Williams, Liam Willard as well as several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

Calling hours were held on Sunday, July 7th, 12:00 to 2:00 pm followed by a funeral service at 2:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home in Gouverneur with Dave Hart officiating and burial with Military Honors in East DeKalb Cemetery.

Walter F. Payne

Walter F. Payne, 92, passed away on Wednesday, July 3, 2019 at Highland Nursing Home in Massena.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, July 13th at 10:00 am at Hailesboro Cemetery with Rev. Richard Mayforth, pastor of Gouverneur First Presbyterian Church officiating. Arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Walter was born on October 4, 1926, the son of Charles and Doris (Lamb) Payne.

He attended Gouverneur schools and lived on the family farm on the Smith Road most of his life.

Walt attended electrical classes and did some electrical contracting while operating the farm. He also drove a milk route for Borden's Milk, worked for the Oswegatchie Power Company, and for 46 years operated Payne Brothers Shop in Hailesboro with his brother Don, specializing in small engine repairs and sales.

Walt had been a member of the St. Lawrence Power and Equipment Museum, the Odd Fellows, and enjoyed collecting marbles, hunting, fishing, and had obtained a pilot's license.

He is survived by his brother Donald and Memory Payne of Gouverneur, a niece Janet Fleming, 2 nephews Alan Fleming and Carl Fleming. He is predeceased by his parents and a sister Betty Fleming.

Joan Perrin

Joan A. Perrin, age 84, died on July 5, 2019 at St. Luke’s Nursing Home, Oswego, NY. She had been a resident of Antwerp and Harrisville, NY.

Born May 6, 1935 in Gouverneur, NY, she was a daughter of Clifford A. Hance (deceased) and Isabelle Howard Hance (deceased). Joan lived in Balmat, NY, attended Balmat Grammar School and graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1953. After leaving GHS, she attended and graduated with honor from Central City Business Institute, Syracuse, NY, where she obtained a Medical Secretarial Diploma.

After graduation, Joan moved to Newark, NY, where she worked as a medical secretary for two doctors at the Newark State School for Mentally Retarded. She married Richard D. Perrin, former resident of Gouverneur, serving in the United States Air Force at Geneva, NY (Sampson AF Base). They were married in the St. James Catholic Church in Gouverneur on November 27, 1954.

After their wedding, they returned to Newark, where they lived several years while Dick served in the Air Force. Their son, John Alan, was one of the last babies born at Sampson AF Base before the base closed in May 1956.

Mrs. Perrin accompanied her husband on his moves to numerous Air Force bases while he was in the service. She often remarked those years were some of the happiest and most interesting times of their lives. While Chief Master SGT Perrin was in the AF, Joan was a volunteer at many AF Base facilities and at many schools her son attended in the States and in Germany. They lived in Omaha, Neb., Washington DC area, Wiesbaden, Germany; and Scott AFB, ILL. She also was active in the Cub Scouts while they were stationed in Virginia. In Germany she was active in the NCO Wives Club and was a Gray Lady volunteer at the Wiesbaden USAF Hospital.

After Chief Master SGT Perrin retired in 1974, they returned to Northern New York and moved to Antwerp, NY. Mrs. Perrin worked 12 years at E.J. Noble Hospital in Gouverneur in medical records. After leaving E.J. Noble, she was hired as secretary to the Area Engineer, New York District Corps of Engineers on Ft. Drum during the expansion of the Fort Drum to accommodate the 10th Mountain Division. After leaving the Corps of Engineers, she was secretary to the Environmental Division of Ft. Drum. Working at Ft. Drum gave her great satisfaction as she enjoyed working with the military and civilian personnel.

After retirement Joan and her husband spent a number of years traveling to Lake Bonaparte for the summers and Ellenton, FL for the winters.

Mrs. Perrin enjoyed reading, music, swimming, and the company of her friends. She is survived by her husband, Richard, a son, John, daughter-in-law Martha of Oswego NY and nieces and nephews.

Her father, Clifford Hance, her mother, Isabelle Hance, sister Kathleen Brady and two brothers, Michael and Phillip, died before her.

There will be no calling hours. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home in Gouverneur. Donations may be made to your favorite charity or any charity for children or animal rescue. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Service Notice: Ernie Hutt

A memorial service for Ernie Hutt will be held Saturday, July 27, 11 a.m., at the First Presbyterian Church of Gouverneur. A reception will immediately follow. Burial with military honors will be in Riverside Cemetery at 1:30 p.m.

Ernie, 94, passed away on January 13, 2019.

William F. Dusharm

William F. "Bill" Dusharm, a native of Gouverneur, 82, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at Seneca Nursing Home in Waterloo, NY.

Calling hours will be on Saturday, June 29th from 10:00 to 11:00 am, followed by a funeral service at 11:00 am at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Rev. Eric Harblin officiating and burial in Hailesboro Cemetery.

William was born in Gouverneur on November 21, 1936, the son of James and Alice (House) Dusharm.

He lived on Adelia Street in Gouverneur before moving to the Finger Lakes area to be closer to family.

Bill enjoyed spending time with friends and family, swimming, camping, and traveling.

He is survived by a brother Gerald Dusharm of Newark, 3 sisters Dorothy Hart of Palmyra, Eleanor Finley of Ogdensburg, Mary Lou House of Sodus Center, several nieces and nephews. Bill is predeceased by his parents 3 brothers Charles, Walter, and Gordon Dusharm, 4 sisters Betty Skeels, Beverly Durham, Joyce LaSage, and Patricia Dusharm.

Christopher Honsky

Christopher Mark Honsky, 64, of Dannemora, New York passed away on June 1, 2019 in Ketchikan, Alaska.

Chris was born January 22, 1955 at E.J. Noble Hospital in Governeur to John Kuzma Honsky and Elizabeth Spaulding Honsky. He attended Fowler, Balmat and Edwards Elementary schools; he graduated from Edwards Central High School in 1973. Following high school, he went to work in the mines as a blaster for St. Joe Minerals. He later worked around the country in the oil fields of Wyoming and constructing subway tunnels in Baltimore. He then became a career correctional officer for New York State retiring at the rank of Sergeant in 2015. He enjoyed fishing throughout his life; beginning at the pump house at Sylvia Lake, the Oswegatchie, Raquette, Lake Champlain and various lakes in Clinton County and the Adirondack Region, St. Lawrence Rivers, as well as Montana, Lake Okeechobee, the Louisiana Delta, Belize and at the end, catching his limit of Halibut in Ketchikan, Alaska.

He is survived by Veronique Brown, his life partner, his three grandchildren, Victor, Bazzy, and Nadiya, his sister, Mary Beth and brother John (Susan) of Missoula, Montana and family in NY and across the country. He was preceded in death by his parents, John K. and Elizabeth Honsky. He was a long-time member of the Warthogs Motorcycle Club.

Cremation and transportation were managed by the Ketchikan Mortuary with final arraignments by French Funeral Home. Visitation will be held at the French Funeral Home in Edwards, NY, Friday, June 14 from 2 to 5 PM with burial to follow at the Fairview Cemetery in Edwards with the Rev. Dr. Elizabeth Quick of the Gouverneur United Methodist Church officiating. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Ricky A. Gushlaw

Ricky A. Gushlaw passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019.

Ricky A. Gushlaw was born December 12, 1960, the son of Alton J. Gushlaw and Shirley M. Cox Gushlaw.

He is survived by his companion, Karen Peck of Gouverneur, three brothers, Joseph E. Gushlaw and wife Tina, Danny and his companion Susan Brown, and Chris M. Gushlaw, all of Clayton, and a sister Margie M. Decteur of Redwood. He is also survived by several aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews, and cousins.

He is predeceased by his father (September 20, 2014) and his mother (February 5, 2019). Also, a brother Jeff Gushlaw.

Susan B. Knight

Susan B. Knight left us at approximately 10:05 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2019 at Flowers Hospital for her eternal home in the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She fought a brave battle with liver failure over the past few years. She was 69.

Funeral services were at 11:00 a.m. Monday, June 10, 2019 at Sorrells Funeral Home in Enterprise with Reverend John McCrummen officiating. The family received friends at the funeral home Monday beginning at 10:00 a.m. and continued until time of service.

Mrs. Knight was born November 15, 1949 to the late Kenneth and Iva Porter. Susan was a loving wife, mother and friend. She loved knitting and crocheting, enjoyed crafting, had a very creative mind when it came to house renovations and building and was an avid camper.

She leaves behind to cherish her memories, her beloved husband, James Knight of Daleville, AL; sons: Michael Hoover (Jennifer) of Syracuse, NY, Jonathan Hoover (Kiesha) of Watertown, NY and Jeffry Knight (Sherri) of Gouverneur, NY; daughter, Holly Register (Bennie D.) of Enterprise, AL; sister, Barbara Porter Currier of Gouverneur, NY; eight grandchildren: Carlyn Hoover, Courtney Hoover, Braelynn Hoover, Jarret Knight, Tanner Knight, Samantha Mullin, Daniel Mullin and Chloe Register; numerous nieces, nephews and extended family.

Sorrells Funeral Home and Crematory of Enterprise, (334) 347-9598, is in charge of arrangements. To sign a guest register, please visit www.sorrellsfuneralhomeenterprise.com.

Eileen N. McNeil

Eileen N. McNeil, 80, passed away on Wednesday, June 5, 2019.

There will be no funeral services and arrangements are with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Eileen was born on May 10, 1939 in Gouverneur, the daughter of Joseph and Otto Tharrett.

She graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1957 and married Roland "Manny" McNeil on June 30, 1957.

Eileen had worked at Foeppel's Meat Market, was a housekeeper in Alexandria Bay, worked for Sears and Roebuck in Syracuse, and helped Manny run farms in Theresa and Rossie. She enjoyed scratch off tickets, playing bingo, and spending time outdoors, especially in her flower gardens.

Eileen is survived by her husband of 62 years, Manny, her son Robert and Joanne McNeil of Antwerp, 2 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren, many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents, brothers, and sisters.

Martin “Corky” Hogue

Martin “Corky” Hogue passed away December 28, 2018 in Inverness, Florida. There will be a Memorial Service at the First United Methodist Church 34 Grove Street, Gouverneur with Rev. Elizabeth Quick officiating on Saturday, June 15 at 11:00 a.m. Following the service friends and family are invited to the American Legion Post #65 from 12:00-3:00 to continue at share memories of Corky. 

Corky grew up in Balmat, son of Charles and Wilma Hogue. After graduating from Gouverneur High School he joined the Navy. He came home on leave in December of 1960 and married Diane Edwards on December 23rd. They were married 57 years until Diane passed away April 12, 2018. Their children Natalie Kelley, Denise Kingsley and Jon Hogue look forward to seeing family and friends to help “Celebrate” the Life of Corky. He was a very dedicated man to his family, his work at Corning Glass, Canton NY, and the Gouverneur Volunteer Fire Department. He spent many days on Panther Mountain, hunting, fishing and enjoying the outdoors.

Barton E. "Bart" Bishop

Barton E. "Bart" Bishop, 55, passed away on Sunday, June 2, 2019 at his home.

   Funeral services are private with the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

   Bart was born on December 30, 1963, the son of Eugene and Connie Reed Bishop.

   He graduated from Gouverneur High School in 1982 and worked for P&C Supermarket for 27 years, the majority of the time on the night crew.

   Bart married Carla Bowhall on December 10, 1994 at the Fowler Baptist Church.

   He enjoyed bowling, playing golf, watching sports on television, especially football and golf, and time spent with friends, family, and his dog Daisey.

   Bart is survived by his wife Carla, his two children Cody Bishop and his girlfriend Kassie Whiteford of Fowler, Kortnee and Mike Lucidi of Gouverneur, and was looking forward to his soon to be born first grandson, Greyson. He is also survived by his parents Eugene and Connie, his brothers Lynn Bishop, Lyle and Lisa Bishop, a sister Nicole and John Suits, all of Fowler, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

   Memorial donations in Bart's memory are encouraged to Friends 4 Pound Paws, PO Box 394, Gouverneur, NY 13642.

Service notice: Myrissa Lauren Murray

Myrissa Lauren Murray, age 27, of Carthage, but formerly of Fine, NY, passed away on Thursday, February 21, 2019 in Upstate Medical University. There will be a visitation held at her parents’ home on the Finley Road in Fine on Saturday, June 15, 2019 from 12 – 1 p.m. with her memorial service following at 1:00 p.m. Arrangements are with French Funeral Home, Star Lake. Condolences may be shared online at www.frenchfuneralhomes.com.

Louis M. Mandigo

Louis M. Mandigo, 55, passed away on Monday, May 20, 2019, at his home.

Calling hours will be held on Saturday, May 25th from 6:00 to 8:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur.

Louis was born on March 30, 1964 in Madrid, Spain, the son of William Mandigo and Maria Pascual.

He worked for St. Lawrence NYSARC and enjoyed fishing, drawing, cranking up his music, and most of all, spending time with his dog Sky, friends, and family.

Louis is survived by his mother Maria Pascual of Gouverneur, 3 daughters Heather LaRock and her companion Timothy Getman of Fowler, Crystina Mandigo and her companion Raul Byrd of Gouverneur, Justice Mandigo of Watertown, his 6 grandchildren Hailey LaRock, Logan LaRock, Keegan Getman, Kyleigh Byrd, Bentley Mandigo, and Kolin Mandigo, a brother William Mandigo Jr. and his companion Barbara Woodrow, a nephew Montgomery Mandigo and his companion Lindsey Conklin, aunts, uncles, and cousins. He is predeceased by his father, 2 sons Brian Mandigo and Wyatt Caskinett, and a granddaughter Serenity Getman.

William P. Tuohy

It is with great sadness to announce the passing of William P. Tuohy, 79, on May 2nd, 2019 at Advent Health, Sebring, FL.

Bill was born November 20, 1939, in Brooklyn, New York. He spent his youth there with his mother, Mary Jane, father, Patrick, and two sisters, Eileen and Maureen.

Bill entered the seminary at the age of 14 and continued his education there until 25, when he changed careers. He entered the Army and served at Walter Reed and in Vietnam. He came to Gouverneur and spent the rest of his career in Personnel at St. Joseph Lead Co., then ZCA.

He is survived by his wife, Dianne, of 38 years, his daughter, Deborah (Jim) Stewart, his son, Tom Hurley (Robin), and his son, Michael (Ashley) Tuohy. He has six grandchildren; Liam, Nolan and Morgan Stewart; Logan and Quinn Hurley and Teagan Grace Tuohy. He loved his family deeply and was dedicated to his faith. Bill will be greatly missed by all his friends and family.

A memorial will be held in Gouverneur, NY at a later date.

Dorothy C. Hill

Dorothy C. Hill, 79, beloved mother and grandmother, died peacefully on April 25, 2019 at the Gosnell Memorial Hospice House in Scarborough.

Dorothy was born on October 2, 1939 in Beaver Falls, NY the daughter of Frank and Dorothy (Tolhurst) Gavigan.

Dorothy married her husband Walter on June 13, 1959 and shared over 50 years of marriage and Together they nurtured and raised three children, John, Laura, and Lisa. For many years they made their home in Gouverneur, NY and moved to Maine in 1998-they then moved back to New York in 2008. Dorothy returned to Maine in 2017.

They enjoyed traveling around the beautiful New England states and residing in North Myrtle Beach, NC during the winters. Both Dorothy and Walter loved going to the beach and sightseeing for dolphins and whales.

Dorothy was a homemaker who raised her children and then raised the children of family friends. She loved coffee and conversation with neighbors and friends. Dorothy enjoyed music and was a member of the community band where she played the flute and also played piano. She was a longtime member of the Kiwanis Club.

Dorothy was a talented and skilled seamstress; she made clothes for her children and grandchildren. She was well versed in the kitchen and loved to have her family together for the holidays. First and foremost was Dorothy’s love of her family and grandchildren. Family reunions were a great treat for her.

For the past few years, Dorothy has faced illnesses and declining health. Through it all, she has been surrounded in love with her family by her side. Her memory and life lessons will be honored and shared with a family service later in June. She will be dearly missed by her children and grandchildren.

She is lovingly survived by her children, John Hill and wife Kathy Maronski of Downingtown PA; Laura Hill and husband Joseph Romano of Limington, ME; and Lisa Mason and husband Chris Mason of Fort Saskatchewan, AB Canada; her six grandchildren, Eric and Lauren Hill of Pennsylvania; Amanda Tanner of New York; Kevin Mason of Virginia; and Megan and Jacob Romano of Maine; her two brothers, James and Leon Gavigan and several nieces and nephews.

Dorothy was predeceased by her husband, Walter J. Hill and by her brother, Fred Gavigan.

To leave a message of condolence for the family, please visit www.autumngreenfuneralhome.com

The Autumn Green Funeral Home is respectfully handling arrangements.

Franklin E. Versailles

Franklin E. Versailles, 73, passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019 at Samaritan Medical Center, Watertown, surrounded by his loving family.

Calling hours will be held on Thursday, May 9th from 10:00 to 12:00 noon with a funeral service to follow at noon at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Rev. James Warrington, pastor of the Macomb Community Wesleyan Church officiating and burial in Oxbow Cemetery. A gathering will follow at the Oxbow Fire Department.

Franklin was born on June 18, 1945 in Felts Mills, the son of Joseph and Violet (Kellison) Versailles.

He attended Indian River School in Antwerp and worked as a mechanic, laborer, carpenter, and retired from the New York State D.O.T. in 2008.

Frank married Julia Ann Marcellus on February 20, 1965 at the Oxbow Church.

He enjoyed tinkering in his garage, bowling, gardening, and spending time with his family.

He was an exempt member of the Oxbow Vol. Fire Department which he belonged to for 30+ years and had served as a member of the fire police for many years.

Frank is survived by his wife of 54 years Julia, his children Debbie and Don Hicks, Joanne Norsworthy and Billy Law, Jackie and Jim Hartle, Tammy and Rusty Richardson, Frankie and Missy Versailles, Jennifer Brown and Cricket Mandigo, 11 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his siblings Bonnie and Bob Hull, Pat Burns and Randy Fleming, Cecilia and Allen McCall, several nieces and nephews. Frank is predeceased by his parents, brothers Joseph Versailles Jr., William Fuller, Donald Fuller, his sisters Joan Mack, Shirley Burns, and Jeanette Wylie.

Memorial donations in Frank's memory are encouraged to the American Heart Association.

Gloria Jean Smith

Gloria Jean Smith, 77, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019 at Carthage Center Nursing Home, surrounded by her devoted family.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 8th at 1:00 pm at the Green Funeral Home, Gouverneur with Fr. Donald J. Manford officiating followed by burial in Hailesboro Cemetery. Calling hours are on Tuesday from 1:00 to 3:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 pm.

Gloria was born in Gouverneur on July 19, 1941, the daughter of Glen and Monibel Brown Cole.

She was a homemaker and enjoyed keeping her house tidy, gardening in the yard, spending time with friends and family on day trips or hosting parties and picnics, especially for her children and grandchildren. Gloria also enjoyed taking trips with her husband Gary and their friends to various states as well as canoe trips and outings to various local lakes. She was known to be an animal lover.

Gloria married Gary V. Smith on March 30, 1964 at St. James Catholic Church, Gouverneur with Msg. McCarthy officiating.

Gloria is survived by her husband Gary, her daughter Jamie H. and Kevin Wood, her son Glenn V. and Susan Smith, all of Harrisville, and her four grandchildren Cody Wood, Nathan Wood, Lauryn Smith, and Helen Smith. She is also survived by her sister Delores and Ronald Hartle of Fowler, brother Scott and Sharon Cole of Syracuse, and several nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her parents and two brothers Lawrence and Richard Cole.

Memorial donations in honor of Gloria are suggested to the Harrisville Vol. Fire Department.

Jessie MacTurk Young

Jessie MacTurk Young, 96, of Manlius passed away peacefully at home on May 4, 2019 with her daughter and son-in-law. She was born in Hailesboro, NY and graduated from Gouverneur High School. She was a member of the Eastern Star for over 60 years. She was a longtime member of the Cazenovia Golf Club where she enjoyed golf into her early 90’s.

She is predeceased by her husband, John “Jack” Young; sons, Timothy and James; son-in-law, Jack Pickard; and her daughter, Nancy Oliver.

She is survived by her children, John (Donna Kestner) Young of Fulton, Robert (Jeanne) Young of Fayetteville, Judith (John) Forsythe of Manlius, Kay Pickard of Cicero and Pamela (Robert) Smith of Cicero; son-in-law, Timothy Oliver of Central Square; eight grandchildren; seventeen great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, May 18th at the First United Methodist Church of Gouverneur, 34 Grove St., Gouverneur, NY.

Contributions may be made to Hospice of CNY, 990 Seventh North St., Liverpool, NY 13088 or Kelberman Center, 2608 Genesee St., Utica, NY 13502.

For guest book, please visit: www.SCHEPPFAMILY.com

Mildred V. Hamilton

Funeral services for Mildred V. Hamilton, 94, of Heuvelton, will be held on Tuesday, May 7, 2019 at 11:00am at Fox & Murray Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Law and Rev. Rob Schirmer officiating. Calling hours will be held Monday, May 6, 2019 from 3:00 to 7:00pm at Fox & Murray Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Hillcrest Cemetery in Heuvelton. Mildred passed away Tuesday, April 30, 2019 at United Helpers Maplewood in Canton, NY.

She is survived by daughters Sharon (Alvin) Stiles of Gouverneur and Lamona (Richard) Crawford of Heuvelton, brothers Harry of Jasper, Alabama and Robert Gladle of South Hammond, grandchildren Kevin Stiles, Shawn Stiles, Joshua Crawford, Dylan Crawford, step grandchildren Joseph Crawford and Kathrine Crawford, great grandchildren Kevin, Courtney, Carley, Megan, Alexis, a great-great grandchild Liam Stiles, plus several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Mrs. Hamilton was predeceased by husband Emmett Hamilton, a son William Hamilton, a sister Ida Gladle, brothers David and Horace Gladle, and great granddaughter Cassidy Stiles.

Mildred was born on May 24, 1924, a daughter of the late William and Mary (Bogart) Gladle in Macomb, NY and attended Macomb rural and Gouverneur Central School. She married Emmett Hamilton on December 25, 1949 at the Gouverneur Presbyterian Parsonage and worked at various local farms. In 1964 Mildred started working at Diamond International in production until the company’s closure. She worked at United Helpers Nursing Home as a dietary aide then upon retiring she cared for the sons of Corrine and Randy Bice, and then also cared for her youngest grandsons and fondly telling people “I RAISED THOSE BOYS”!

Mrs. Hamilton was a current member of the VFW Auxiliary in Gouverneur, Macomb Grange and Presbyterian Stone Church. She enjoyed babysitting, collecting cookbooks, being an avid Lisbon sports fan by following her grandchildren’s sporting events, reading Danielle Steel novels, and many shopping trips with her friend Corleen. Memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, Heuvelton Fire Department; 95 N State Street; Heuvelton, NY 13654 and the Lisbon Fire Department; 7002 County Road 10; Lisbon, NY 13658. Condolences and fond memories can be expressed at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com.